A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare.

Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears?

These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

Julia Eccleshare is a writer, broadcaster, and lecturer as well as Children's Books Editor of the Guardian. She was the recipient of the Eleanor Farjeon Award in 2000 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to children's books.